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Homemade Chick-Fil-A Chicken Sandwich

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A delicious homemade version of the classic Chick-Fil-A chicken sandwich, featuring juicy, seasoned chicken breasts fried to crispy perfection and served on toasted buns with crunchy dill pickles. This copycat recipe lets you enjoy the iconic flavor of your favorite fast-food sandwich right at home!

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 sandwiches

Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts, sliced into 4 thin cutlets
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons milk powder
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Oil for frying
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • Dill pickle slices

Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Chicken

  1. In a bowl, whisk together milk and eggs.
  2. In another bowl, combine smoked paprika, cayenne powder, garlic powder, ground black pepper, and salt.
  3. Season the chicken cutlets with the spice mixture.
  4. Place the seasoned chicken in the milk and egg mixture, ensuring they are well-coated.

2️⃣ Prepare the Breading

  1. In a separate bowl, mix all-purpose flour, milk powder, granulated sugar, and baking powder.

3️⃣ Bread the Chicken

  1. Remove the chicken from the milk mixture, allowing excess liquid to drip off.
  2. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, pressing gently to ensure an even coating.

4️⃣ Fry the Chicken

  1. Heat oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Fry the breaded chicken in batches for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

5️⃣ Assemble the Sandwiches

  1. Toast the hamburger buns.
  2. Place a few dill pickle slices on the bottom bun, add a piece of fried chicken, and top with the other half of the bun.
  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course, Sandwich
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American